Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast Jim Acosta & David Enrich
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Mar 5, 2026 
David Enrich, NYT investigations editor who has probed Epstein’s networks. Jim Acosta, veteran broadcast journalist known for political reporting. They dig into newly surfaced Epstein files, customs ties in the Virgin Islands, missing DOJ materials, flight logs and who may have been protected. Short, fast-paced conversations about investigative gaps, local influence and how records shape the story.
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Texas Primaries Show GOP Self-Sabotage
- Texas primaries reveal intra-party chaos where gerrymandering and populist figures like Ken Paxton create unpredictable outcomes.
- Molly highlights Paxton's impeachment history, virality with MAGA Texans, and limited spending compared with Cornyn's cash advantage.
Text Voters Precise Polling Instructions
- Mobilize voters with clear, direct communication about when, where, and how to vote to counter last-minute election changes.
- Molly Jong-Fast praises Tellarico for texting voters precise polling info during Texas voting disruptions.
Baghdad Landing And The Abu Ghraib Wake Up Call
- Jim Acosta recalled landing in Baghdad and immediately being told about Abu Ghraib, then covering the first court-martials.
- He used the anecdote to warn about unintended consequences of rushed or poorly managed wars and briefings.